Above: Part of a postcard of The Shore, Bradwell on Sea, taken 1931-32. The ships are believed to be a Blue Funnel liner, PORT CURTIS and HIGHLAND WARRIOR. Date: Before 7 December 1932.Source: Mersea Museum / Ian Clarke Collection

Above: PORT CURTIS laid up, believed to be in the River Blackwater. Built 1920, Official No. 144533. In a seasonal trade, she was laid up 5 times between February 1931 and February 1936. Date: cAugust 1931.Source: Mersea Museum / Ian Clarke Collection